Camelot is the most famous fictional castle and court associated with the legendary King Arthur. Camelot is the fantastic capital of Arthur's realm, from which he fought many of the battles and quests that made up his life. Camelot as a...
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Camelot is the most famous fictional castle and court associated with the legendary King Arthur. Camelot is the fantastic capital of Arthur's realm, from which he fought many of the battles and quests that made up his life. Camelot as a place is associated with ideals like justice, bravery and truth, all the virtues Arthur and his knights embodied in the romances. As Camelot is absent from the early Arthurian resources and its location, if it even existed, is unknown. Thus most modern academic scholars regard it as being entirely fictional, its vague geography being perfect for romance writers: "Camelot, located nowhere in particular, can be anywhere."
This Wikizine is about Camelot and its many manifestations in political, entertainment, social, psychological and religious culture.
AS the BBC unveils its new Merlin TV series, it's the perfect time to look back at how the King Arthur legend has worked its magic through the decades - and which interpretation has been the most successful.
The new 13-part drama begins tonight, at 7.30pm on BBC One, as a replacement for Doctor Who which is now off the air (apart from some TV specials next year) until 2010.
The story is set in a time before Arthur becomes king, as Merlin comes to terms with his magical powers. Colin... Read Full Story
photo by David Harasti
I was asked to write an article about ‘faith’ and I wanted to know what it meant to others around me. I went to several stores, talked to friends and family, and found myself a bit overwhelmed by the abundance of ‘definitions.’ Yet it was a good ‘overwhelmed’ as I watched the faces soften and thought really get put into the moment by most.
Faith is:
Having what the G-d wants us to have.
Belief.
Trusting that the Lord knows what we need.
Giving up problems to a... Read Full Story
MORE SHADE THAN A PAINT STORE !
In this time of. In this place called. As the very WORLD itself has begun to wipe its eyes in SORROW there must be a ONE to attempt “THE PASSAGE”. HE, as the bearer of the refined combinations of current hierarchies, with humble blessings from the Gaelist Faamlii du’ Ceann’eidigh. At the age of SAAM before NII-SHIM, should rest hold of the “RESTORATIVES” from the “DEVIANS” for ALL ‘Inhabitea aun Orb’…
If a story, by my first touching of the genre: ‘Science... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Camelot". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story